The Fur Free Retailer Program is an international effort to give consumers accurate information about a retailer’s fur policy, allowing consumers to make an informed choice when shopping. The program aims to further the spirit of ethical consumerism.

Holiday travelers wishing to take their pets along for the trip now have an easy way to find suitable accommodations at pet friendly hotels. Takeyourpet.com includes an ever-expanding directory of more than 40,000 pet-friendly accommodations.

PALS (Pets are Loving Support) is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that loves animals. It provides pet care including free food and basic veterinary care, and support to the companion pets of senior citizens as well as critically ill and disabled Atlantans.

According to the American Pet Products Association, in 2012 an estimated $4.11 billion will be spent on boarding and grooming in the U.S., so the demand for a sixth Pooch Hotel location comes as no surprise.

Born Free USA’s 4th Annual fffashion (Fur Free Fashion) Competition attracted emerging designers from around the globe who believe in the benefits of shunning fur, protecting animals and the environment, and embracing the green fashion movement.

?Combining functionality, technology and fashion, Dog-E-Glow gives college fans and their pets the ability to "flash their pride" around campus, at sporting events and other university activities with their safe and visible collars and leashes.

Restaurants are going to the dogs... and the cats, and various other friends of the four-legged variety. From Doggie Happy Hours to seasonal dinners raising money for animal charities, the white tablecloth set is serving up a little pet philanthropy.